[barondla]

A few weeks ago the Moon was out in daylight and nearly full, an ideal opportunity to get the D & SMC 67 500/5.6 out.

ISO 200, 1/125th @ f/11 (cropped):



The tripod is an old Uni-Loc 1600 Major with ball head (the stealth 'camouflaged' version in brown) configured in 'quad-pod' mode - the centre-column braced against the ground in addition to the legs:

Nice moon photo. Especially tough in daylight. That is a large lens on the 645D. I have the same Uni-lock tripod. It really works great for macro.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

[mikeSF]

A few weeks ago the Moon was out in daylight and nearly full, an ideal opportunity to get the D & SMC 67 500/5.6 out.

ISO 200, 1/125th @ f/11 (cropped):



The tripod is an old Uni-Loc 1600 Major with ball head (the stealth 'camouflaged' version in brown) configured in 'quad-pod' mode - the centre-column braced against the ground in addition to the legs:

nice clean moon image!!

[LaHo]

Some Pentax 645N II film shots from an enchanted beech forest in Denmark in May:









Camera: Pentax 645N II
Lens: smc Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm F:4.5 (yellow filter) @ 45mm
Film: Fomapan 100 Classic dev. in D-76 1+2

[ivanvernon]

The more I use the Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8 the more I like it. Here is a rose SOC with just minor reframing cuts.

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[kaseki]

The more I use the Pentax 67 75mm f 2.8 the more I like it. Here is a rose SOC with just minor reframing cuts.

Very pretty, and nice "framing" by the slightly defocused surrounding leaves. Do you recall the f/no you used?

[sculptormic]

Maasvlakte, Rotterdam
Pentax 645Z A 150

[longbow]

Just got my Pentax 645 back from repair, did a test roll in my wife's garden using Delta 100 & A 120mm Macro + #2 Ext. tube.

[kaseki]

Maasvlakte, Rotterdam
Pentax 645Z A 150

Not much missing from that scene. Might be a winner in the category of clutter score times interest score.

[barondla]

Pentax 645Z with pentax HD Pentax DFA 645 35mm f3.5 AL [IF], It finally arrived last week and I shot a few quickies. Finally had time tonight to post one.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

[ivanvernon]

Malvas with daisies and zinnias.

[RICHARD L.]

[texandrews]

Pentax 645Z with pentax HD Pentax DFA 645 35mm f3.5 AL [IF], It finally arrived last week and I shot a few quickies. Finally had time tonight to post one.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

Hey, barondla----

I bet that image is better than the way it looks here. I think you've encountered the forums upload problem. I reached out to Ed Hurst about what he did to get his images to look so good here, and he shared his process with me. I haven't used it yet----for several reasons, including the fact that it is well beyond what I normally do sharpening wise, but it sure works for him! Mike SF clearly has a good one, too.

[barondla]

Yes, it is far sharper than what is shown here. I need to check it out on Flickr to see if it looks closer to the original. This lens is comparable with the DFA 645 55mm. It is what I was hoping for and possibly more. I will have to study sharpening for this site.

My lens line up is almost complete. Adding this to the DFA 645 55, FA80-160, A 120 macro, FA 300 F5.6, Rear converter 1.4X and extension tubes covers about anything. Might still consider an 645 FA 400 and Rear Converter 2X.

Now to convince myself to buy a backpack.

Thanks,
barondla

[ivanvernon]

Yes, it is far sharper than what is shown here. I need to check it out on Flickr to see if it looks closer to the original. This lens is comparable with the DFA 645 55mm. It is what I was hoping for and possibly more. I will have to study sharpening for this site.

My lens line up is almost complete. Adding this to the DFA 645 55, FA80-160, A 120 macro, FA 300 F5.6, Rear converter 1.4X and extension tubes covers about anything. Might still consider an 645 FA 400 and Rear Converter 2X.

Now to convince myself to buy a backpack.

Thanks,
barondla

I recommend the FA400, just a little less sharp than the FA*300, but not much. I hope you like using tripods more than I do or don't mind running up the ISO to get a faster shutter.

[texandrews]

Yes, it is far sharper than what is shown here. I need to check it out on Flickr to see if it looks closer to the original. This lens is comparable with the DFA 645 55mm. It is what I was hoping for and possibly more. I will have to study sharpening for this site.

My lens line up is almost complete. Adding this to the DFA 645 55, FA80-160, A 120 macro, FA 300 F5.6, Rear converter 1.4X and extension tubes covers about anything. Might still consider an 645 FA 400 and Rear Converter 2X.

Now to convince myself to buy a backpack.

Thanks,
barondla

What sort of backpack are you looking for? And I'd love to know what you think of that 300...I have an A* 300, but it needs a separate support since that lens does not have a foot. I rarely use tele, but got a great deal on it. I'm thinking the built in foot on the FA 300 f5.6 and the AF might get me to use it a bit more....and yes, the DFA 35 and 55 lenses are comparable and excellent.